Cost Of Living In The 17th, 18th, 19th... (Great Britain)

Interesting thread and thanks for posting.

This is interesting too.
http://www.victorianlondon.org/finance/money.htm
much less info compared to the other link (Old Bailey) but still an interesting web page, and they provide their sources.

I just gave it to my wife to read and blow her away, "a 4 lb loaf of bread"

I recently found a few interesting books at my mother's place but none of them are available electronically. I'll try to scan pages or take pictures of the interesting parts next time I visit.

Please contribute to this thread....

1) Your impressions... what were the most interesting facts posted on the Proceedings of the Old Bailey website? https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/static/Coinage.jsp

2) Are you aware of other sources that could help in generating dialog on this very intriguing subject?

According to my Dad, in 1940s, one could go to the cinema for only 6d and can buy three apples for 1 penny. 3d for toffee bits. That's what I remember from his talks with me.

But the life was hard back then. People did not have much money to spare. Dad came from 12 children family. Budget was strictly adhered.

My granny had to put all the wages in a box where there are compartments for specific expenses: coal, gas, rent, insurance, food, so on.

I recalled a sad story---one neighbour Dad remembers whose husband blew wages at a pub. As result, she had to beg neighbours to lend a shilling or 6d here and there to cover the living expenses plus some food. Every wife on the street gave a mean look at her husband every morning so he would wise up not to do it again.

It took her a long time to pay back everyone.

That's why everyone was mindful about money.

This was in 1940s Northern Ireland.

I can ask my Dad more if you are interested?

Thank you, jpbone, for your kind words!